Helen S Boylan Foundation
Historical FunderCarthage, Missouri · EIN 43-1254043 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | HELEN S BOYLAN FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 731, CARTHAGE MO 64836 |
| Phone | 4173596558 |
| Form and materials | NO PRESCRIBED FORM. |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
27% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindale Independent Schools | Lindale, TX | General educational support | $39,505 |
| Cartghage R-9 Foundation | Carthage, MO | General program support and boylan writting contest | $16,023 |
| Mccune Brooks Foundation | Carthage, MO | General support for services | $11,000 |
| Kansas City Jazz Orchestra | Shawnee Mission, KS | Music concert support | $10,000 |
| Lillie Russell Memorial Library | Lindale, TX | Library books and materials support | $10,000 |
| Cedar Hill Cemetery Association | Carthage, MO | Residents support | $9,000 |
| Social Worx | Tyler, TX | Provide social services to individuals | $7,000 |
| City of Carthage | Carthage, MO | Miscellaneous discreationary support expenses | $7,000 |
| Carthage Humane Society | Carthage, MO | Support of no kill dog and cat kennel | $7,000 |
| Front Porch Alliance | Kansas City, MO | Residential help and support for east side residents | $5,000 |
| Pet Resource Center | Kansas City, MO | Support for services provided to pets | $5,000 |
| Joplin Habitat for Humanity | Joplin, MO | Housing for needy | $5,000 |
| Boots Court Foundation | Carthage, MO | Historic structure restoration | $5,000 |
| Lindale Library | Lindale, TX | General library support | $3,000 |
| Ww1 Museum | Kansas City, MO | General support museum maintenance | $2,500 |
| Platte Senior Center | Kansas City, MO | Programs and support for senior citizens | $2,500 |
| Youth Symphony of Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | Support for youth music education | $2,000 |
| Recovery Outreach Center | Joplin, MO | Addition recovery program | $1,800 |
The return also lists 14 grants to individuals ($72,495). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $220,823 | 32 |
| 2023 | $237,265 | 31 |
| 2022 | $240,955 | 37 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612239349100801
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-1254043
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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